File Extension Database

Open OCX File

OCX file extension is used to create custom controls for software applications running under Windows operating system. Commonly called as ActixeX Control, this is recognized as Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Custom Control Files. An addition to the OLE command on Windows based computers. These files are linked by applications that need to perform an extended functionality.

Some web application may require the installation of ActiveX Controls to access internal files and properly configure a system. An example to which is Adobe Flash player. Before installation is done, a web browser should enable or allow ActiveX Controls coming from the site.

OCX were introduced in 1994 to replace Visual Basic Extension controls. These files are referred as components by an application, referred to as the container. Since OCX files are executable files they could only be opened within a specific application which is able to open OCX file and use it as component. Microsoft Access is an example of an application that uses ActiveX Controls to extend its functionality.

Files under this extension can pose great threats to the user. Some application can create OCX files to harm a host computer. This is the reason why most web browsers set off the installation of ActiveX Controls as a default value.

Web browsers including Firefox and Internet Explorer incorporate OCX files for other applications need to be run through web browsers. Applications such as Visual Basic, Borland Delphi, MFC, and C++ can be use to develop ActiveX Controls.

Frequently associated Windows objects:

ocxfile

How Can I Open OCX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open OCX file is to find a OCX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a OCX file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open OCX file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as OCX file opener then try to search online for "OCX viewer", "application to open OCX file" or "open OCX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open OCX file

How Can I Open OCX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a OCX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a OCX file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with OCX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as OCX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open OCX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open OCX file then try to search for "OCX viewer", "application to open OCX file" or "read OCX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read OCX file

How Can I Open OCX File on Android

If you downloaded a OCX file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded OCX file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "OCX".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "OCX viewer", "OCX file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open OCX File on iPhone or iPad

To open OCX File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the OCX file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "OCX". This way you can find apps which can open OCX files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "OCX viewer" or "OCX file" online in your favorite search engine.